CREATIVE KIDS TOP Uncategorized Children’s Media Lab Vol. 9: “Children and Architecture”

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2015.12.08
Children’s Media Lab Vol. 9: “Children and Architecture”

We held the 9th edition of the Children’s Media Lab, titled “Children and Architecture.” Today’s guest was Taku Hibino, who has designed
more than 350 facilities for children, including kindergartens and daycare centers.

A preschool building with a retractable roof, where puddles form in the courtyard when it rains. A preschool building where children can play in the sandbox
indoors. A space where children can experience
sound and interact with one another. A space where children enjoy delicious meals through an
open kitchen and a self-service meal system.

Mr. Hibino says he doesn’t want to be called an “architect.” This is because he wants to use
architecture to design the entire environment in which children grow up.
Rather than emphasizing the architect’s individual style, he focuses on bringing the preschool’s own concept to life through design. His words—
“I don’t want the preschool to adapt to the building; I want to create a building that adapts to the preschool”—really resonated with me.

Mr. Hibino, whom I admire so much, thank you again today!


　

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  • Digital Picture Book Author

    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”